Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition vs Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Jameson Caskmates IPA EditionSecret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryJamesonMaster of Malt
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£26.99£29.95
Rating4.60/55.00/5

Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.60).

Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition is better value at £27 vs £30.

For beginners: Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£26.99 vs £29.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.95 vs £26.99)

Who should buy Jameson?

Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Secret?

Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition

Yeasty

Only Secret Highland 9 Year Old 2010 (Master of Malt)

VanillaToasted

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